Sewing Machine Needles - Bernina Sewing Machine Owner's Manual

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Sewing Machine Needles

Along with thread, needles are very important to stitch formation. Many
"mechanical" problems and damage to fabrics can be traced to a bent,
damaged, or incorrect size or type needle. Approximately 60% of all
needles are discarded at some stage of production. When selecting
the correct needle for any sewing project, consider the following:
Needle system – 130/705H
Needle point – to assure proper stitch formation and avoid fabric damage
Needle size – smaller for lightweight fabrics; larger for heavier fabrics
If the needle is:
Too small – the thread can't stay in the groove to form a loop to be
picked up by the hook point
Bent – thread loop forms too far away from hook point; hook can't enter
the loop to form stitch
Blunt – needle won't pierce fabric so no thread loop forms to make
a stitch
• Needle should be changed every 4-6 hours of sewing. The needle
is the most inexpensive part in your sewing machine but is one of the
most crucial for getting good results and keeping your machine
running well. Don't let false economy keep you from doing what is
best for your sewing projects and your machine.
• European needles are chrome-plated to glide in and out of fabric
easily.
• The selected thread should fit in the groove on the front of the
needle. If it isn't protected by the groove, a needle with a larger
groove should be used.
• Always make sure needles are fully inserted as high as possible,
with the flat side to the back.
European vs. Domestic
60 = 8
70 = 10
75 = 11
80 = 12
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Needle Size Conversion
Regardless of the system,
90 = 14
the greater the number,
100 = 16
the larger the diameter
110 = 18
120 = 19
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Needle "Secret" Code
• DRI = Triple
• E = Embroidery
• J = Jeans
• L, LL, R = Leather
• M = Microtex
• MET = Metallica
• N = Topstitching/Cordonnet
• Q = Quilting
• S = Stretch
• SUK = Fine Ball Point
• SES = Medium Ball Point
• WING = Wing
• ZWI = Double
• ZWIHO = Double Wing
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